I lost a friend this month whom many of us
in the marketing industry respected Mr. John
Owens formerly with the Volusia County Fair.
It came as quite a shock as another valued
person was needlessly taken by cancer. I
read through his social media and realized
one of the last things he had quoted was
to get out and travel and enjoy life more. I
thought about that as I debated whether I
could take off to do the things I was fortunate
enough to be invited to do in October. I
decided to listen to John. Don’t hesitate to
take full advantage of the amazing things
that are given to me, so that is exactly what
I did. My in-laws invited me to experience 4
night in an RV in the infield of Talladega and
that is exactly what I did! I learned how much
I loved camping, how much more I loved it
with a toilet and a kitchen. How much fun it
is to take your dogs on vacation with you and
how much more fun the races are when you
can be at the track. What a great experience.
I also was invited to an amazing shindig
my brother threw at his farm in Kentucky. It
meant I would have to travel and take my
mind off my work during a critical time but I
knew I could do it and guess what? I could.
And the less I worried about my time the
more I seemed to have. Everything just fell
into place. I dedicate this issue to you John!
We also say goodbye to favorite forefather
of our Bike Week celebrations, Owner of the
Cabbage Patch, father and friend, Rest in
peace Ronnie Luznar.

There are so many great things to plan
this month. From the Christmas lights to
wonderful theater productions and musical
performances during the holidays, to the
museums, the shopping, the dinning out
at the fabulous Thanksgiving buffets and
so much more. You don’t have to be a car
buff to really enjoy the Turkey Rod Run it’s a
great experience every year and part of our
Daytona Beach heritage. So may I present
you our next issue of BackStage Pass
Magazine, Happy Thanksgiving!

CONCERTS PG. 28

WHERE WE’VE BEEN

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BACKSTAGE PASS MAGAZINE • NOVEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 7, 2016

Jim Hightower
For more information on Jim Hightower’s work and to subscribe to his award-winning
monthly newsletter, The Hightower Lowdown, visit www.jimhightower.com

What’s the word for America’s
corrupt big bank system?

I

“Stumpf” is a German adjective that means someone is obtuse,
slow on the uptake, impreceptive... stupid.

ronically, it also happens to be the
surname of Wells Fargo’s CEO, who
is now mired in the most shameful
banking scandal yet. For seven years or
so, John Stumpf has presided over a venal
bank policy, pressuring Wells Fargo’s
retailing employees into systematically
stealing from particularly vulnerable, low
income customers of the bank. During this
time he padded his own fortune with more
than $100 million in personal pay. When
this mass ripoff was recently exposed,
Stumpf - the Big Boss getting the big
bucks to be in charge - pleaded ignorance.
In an act of what Sen. Elizabeth Warren
called “gutless leadership”, he publicly
blamed the corrupt corporate culture
on thousands of the bank’s low-level
employees. But the chief was not the only
Stumpf at Wells Fargo. Where were its
board members, who are empowered and
duty-bound to set, monitor, and assure

ethical corporate behavior from the top
down? For seven years, this 15-member
board of governance sat idle, apparently
incurious about their corporation’s
flagrant, widespread thievery, even
after a 2013 report by the LA Times
exposed it. Far from investigating and
clamping down, the board kept shoving
multimillion-dollar bonuses at Stumpf
and other top executives. Bear in mind
that this is a powerhouse board, made up
of top executives from other corporations,
former government financial officials,
and big time academics. And they are
exremely well-paid to be diligent, getting
up to $400,000 a year to keep Wells Fargo
honest. What’s at work here is the ethical
rot that now consumes America’s entire
corporate system - a stumpf system that
steals from the many to further enrich the
few, buying off the integrity and vigilance
of those who run it.

Barkley Square Dog Park
Manatee Island
Ridgewood and Plymouth, Deland (386) 736-5953 Dog Park
Benefits: 14 acres of rolling hills and oaks. Time-out
325 North Beach Street,
spaces & small dog areas. Dog watering stations.
Daytona Beach, FL. This
Bed-N-Biscuit Inn
dog park has a separate
711 John Anderson Hwy., Flagler Beach (386) 439-4006 small dog area, plenty of shade and
Benefits: Two Bark Parks (one for all size dogs, one for drinking water for the dogs.
miniature dogs). Doggy Pool ($5 per dog/ $24 per month) Mt. Dora Dog Park
Pet grooming and boarding.
1550 E 11th Ave., Mt Dora
Bicentennial Park
(352) 735-7183 Benefits: Fenced-in with
1800 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Ormond Beach 386-736-595. double-gated entry Separate areas for
Open from sunrise to sunset every day, encompasses 40 large, medium and small dogs Water
acres stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Halifax station with bowls. Waste stations
River. In addition to the dog park, amenities include with bags supplied.
a baseball field, an open play area,
New Smyrna Dog Park
basketball court, tennis and volleyball
NOVEMBER
2641 Paige Ave., New Smyrna Beach.
courts, fishing dock, pavilion and picnic Adopt a Senior Pet Month, by ASPCA.
Benefits: A one acre fenced area
area, playground, community building, National Pet Awareness Month. National
divided into large dog and small dog
restrooms, a nature walk and boardwalk. Senior Pet Month. Pet Cancer Awareness
play areas. A 30 x 40 shade shelter
City of Edgewater located in the SW Month, sponsored by Veterinary Pet
with dog and people water fountains.
corner of Rotary Park, 902 West Park Insurance & the Animal Cancer Foundation.
Grassed with open areas with concrete
Pet Diabetes Month. National Dog
Avenue.
structures for doggy play.
Show. Always broadcast in the US on
Gemini Springs Dog Park
Thanksgiving, this event is held at the
Ponce Inlet Dog Beach
37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary
Greater Philadephia Expo Center in Oaks,
Located on the Beach at Ponce Inlet
(386) 668-3810 Benefits: Two sections Pennsylvania and is hosted by the Kennel
and Peninsula. Benefits: Open 6am to
one for 25 pounds and another for over Club of Philadelphia. Sactioned by the
8:30pm. Benches, tables, poopbags,
American
Kennel
Club,
the
event
features
25 pounds. Dog wash stations. Water
trees, parking, phones, restrooms, water,
2,000 dogs.
fountains for dogs. Benches and picnic
trash cans, shelter. Space for dogs to
November 6-12, 2016: Natiional Animal
tables.
Shelter Appreciation Week, by The Humane
run, play and swim on the beach.
Halifax Humane Society Society of the United States. First full week Riviera Oaks Dog Park
Community Dog Park
of November.
Alabama Ave., Holly Hill. Benefits:
November 17, 2016: National Take a Hike
OPEN DAILY to the
Small dog and large dog areas. Pond.
Day.
National
Black
Cat
Day.
public & FREE of
1 mile walking path.
charge: 10 am - 6
DECEMBER
Seemore Dog Park
December 2: National Mutt Day.
pm. 2364 LPGA
5959 Spruce Creek Rd. Port Orange
Boulevard
Benefits: Separate spaces for small and
Daytona
large dogs. Next to All Children’s Park. Boardwalk. Restroooms.
Beach, FL 32124
Wadsworth Park
Keysville Dog Park
2461 Keysville Ave., Deltona 2200 Moody Blvd. Flagler Beach. Benefits: 60,000 sq.
(386) 878-8900 Benefits: Two ft. fenced dog park. Dogs can run unleashed and mingle
separate fenced areas for large with other dogs. Separate sections for large and small
and small dogs. Doggie watering dogs. Benches.
stations. Playground and walking trail In Memory of Kathryn Went. Volusia County Parks
welcome dogs at all area parks as long as they are
just under 1/2 mile Basketball Court.
leashed and cleaned up after.

WORLD KINDNESS DAY: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
According to the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation November 13th is
World Kindness Day. And while it’s good to choose kindness 365 days a
year, it’s nice to have one day reserved as a reminder.
“When we feel love and kindness
toward others, it not only makes
others feel loved and cared for,
but it helps us also to develop
inner happiness and peace.”

“Our human compassion binds us
the one to the other - not in pity
or patronizingly, but as human
beings who have learnt how to
turn our common suffering into
hope for the future.”

- The Dalai Lama
‘There are two ways of spreading
light: to be The candle or the
mirror that reflects it.”
- Edith Wharton
“There is nothing more truly
artistic than to love people.”
- Vincent Van Gogh

- Nelson Mandela
“Too often we underestimate the
power of a touch, a smile, a kind
word, a listening ear, an honest
compliment, or the smallest act
of caring, all of which have the
potential to turn a life around.”
- Leo Buscaglia

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November 19 & 20

Rockefeller Gardens & Fortunato Park
Ormond Beach’s biggest and best free festival returns to Rockefeller Gardens on
November 19 and 20th, 2016. The 8th Annual Ormond Beach Riverfest Seafood
Festival is a two-day community celebration of seafood, water sports, music and
more! Whether you prefer active water play or just sitting back and enjoying the
view with a plate of fresh seafood, Riverfest has something to love. Admission is
free. There’s music all day long on the main stage, plenty to eat, draft beer and
lots of vendors. This much anticipated event grows in size every year and drew
more than 12,000 area residents and visitors in 2015. This year the festival runs
Saturday, November 19 from 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday, November 20 from 10
am - 4 pm. Free admission and free parking make it easy to enjoy the great
variety of planned activities in both riverfront parks. A free shuttle service from
the City Hall parking lot makes parking even easier.
Rockefeller Gardens is dedicated to food and music. More than a dozen food
vendors offer up seafood in all its forms, including local oysters, crab, shrimp
and fresh fried fish along with hot dog vendors, scrumptious desserts and
even a BBQ stand and other food for landlubbers. Visit the Casement’s North
Lawn to enjoy cooking demonstrations by local chefs. From 11 am - 4 pm on
Saturday and 11 am - 3 pm on Sunday you can get tips on the best ways to
serve our fresh local seafood. After each demonstration a drawing is held and
four lucky spectators get to chow down on the scrumptious cuisine.
Follow the crowd under the bridge for kids’ activities for all ages - crafts from
the Early Learning Coalition, games and bouncy play are all available. Make
and race a boat at our Rain Gutter Regatta.
In the area next to the fishing pier you’ll find this year’s Kid Fish area,
sponsored by Fish Florida, Innovative Bookkeeping and PBG. We have 200
free fishing poles to give away to youngsters each day along with education stations and a fishing area. Once you’ve learned to fish, you can pick
up a pole and tackle to get you launched on a lifetime of fishing. You’ll
find more water activities stretched along the sandy beach in Fortunato
Park with kayaks, paddleboards and Sunday boat rides. Fortunato is also
the spot for Sunday’s Rubber Duckie 5K River Run sponsored by Southern Stone Events. The race kicks off the festival’s second day and raises
money for Ormond Beach Police Department programs. It’s the perfect
place to spend a weekend, enjoying the great things a great Florida
beachside community has to offer.

SOUTH DAYTONA
FESTIVALS
NOV 19
SOUTH DAYTONA BACKYARD BBQ FESTIVAL
10am - 4:40pm. Great food, entertainment, beer,
a large classic car show and kids activities!
Reed Canal Park, 2871 S. Nova Road entrance.
DEC 3
PORT ORANGE CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
6:00-8:00pm. The Christmas Concert at 6pm with
performances by the Children’s Choir, Adult
Choir, Radical Measures Band and Warner
Christian Academy Stage Band then the
lighting of City Center. SANTA at 7pm and FREE
horse-drawn carriage rides around City Center.
Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater, 2001 City
Center Circle, Port Orange. 386-506-5851
DEC 4
PORT ORANGE CHRISTMAS PARADE
2:00pm, The 38th annual Port Orange Christmas
Parade will consist of bands and floats centered
around this year’s theme – “A Superhero
Christmas.” The route starts at Nova Road and
will run east on Dunlawton Avenue to Lafayette
Street. Port Orange Government TV will tape
delay the parade on Bright House Networks
cable channel 498.
MUSIC
NOV10
BAMFest (Books, Art, Music)
4 – 8pm, Thirty-six writers, artists and musicians,
will give special performances every half hour
throughout the festival in addition to books,
art and music for sale. Writers and musicians
interested in participating and those wishing
more information can email Dr. David B. Axelrod,
director of Creative Happiness Institute, axelrod@
creativehappiness.org or go to the website, www.
bamfestdaytona.com. FREE Port Orange-South
Daytona Chamber of Commerce Building, 3431 S.
Ridgewood Avenue in Port Orange.

The City of Port Orange will hold their annual
Veterans Day Ceremony located at the City
Center Veteran’s Park. The VFW Post 3282 will
host the ceremony, which will feature a display
of colors, speeches and a 21-gun salute. 1000
City Center Circle, Port Orange. 386-506-5851
DEC 2
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
CEREMONY
6:30pm. Bring in the holiday season with cheer
from South Daytona, including entertainment,
Santa, refreshments, and our tree lighting. FREE
City Hall S. Daytona Beach.

DAYTONA DIRTY BLONDE,
INSPIRED BY FAMILY AND
TRADITION.
In the spring of 2011 aspiring homebrewers,
Robbie Carelli and Andy Sistrunk, brewed
their first beer together and started down a
path that would lead them to create one of
DeLand’s very own craft breweries, right in the heart of downtown.
Upon learning that Persimmon Hollow was the original name for the town of DeLand,
the pair decided they would name themselves Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company.
As fate would have it, in February 2013, Kate Lloyd of Terrapin Beer Company made
the trip to the DeLand Craft Beer Festival from Georgia. After trying many different
beers, she was extremely impressed with Persimmon Hollow’s beer, especially their
flagship brew: Daytona Dirty Blonde. Kate introduced herself and encouraged them
to take their beer to the next level. This meeting was just the push they needed to
make their dream a reality.
Robbie says the idea was to create the
“perfect outdoor activity beer”; a great
tasting lighter beer that could bridge
the gap between craft beer drinkers
and those that have never tried a craft
beer. The result was Daytona Dirty
Blonde originally named, jokingly, after
Andy’s wife Meoghan. Their hard work
and dedication gave them an extremely
flavorful refreshing beer that clocks
in at 4.1% ABV and is a very smooth
session beer perfect for a sunny day.

(Photo Credit: Amelia Kegle)

Upon building the brewery it was decided that the beer would continue to be
marketed under the same name and while still a tribute to Meoghan, whose family
have been in Daytona Beach for 4 generations (5 counting the couple’s children), it
also is a throwback to the racing heritage on the sands of Daytona Beach. Thanks to
artwork of renowned local graphic artist Clark Orr that vision would be displayed
prominently on the label for each can of Daytona Dirty Blonde.
By the time the 2014 DeLand Craft Beer Festival arrived, the guys had already found
their location and signed a lease on Georgia Ave in downtown DeLand. They then had
a clandestine meeting with co-founder of Terrapin Beer Company, John Cochran,
and the relationship between the two breweries would be strengthened.
In October 2014, Persimmon Hollow opened their doors and with their brand new
15 Barrel Brewhouse, began producing several locally inspired beers including the
flagship beer Daytona Dirty Blonde.
The next two years would bring many different surprises including two collaborations
with Terrapin Beer Company, a partnership with Cafe DaVinci creating Neighbor’s
Artisan Taqueria and a new assistant brewer, Billy Arthur, formerly of Green Room
Brewing. While, it’s hard to say what the next year will bring it’s safe to say it will be
very interesting and probably a little weird.
Daytona Dirty Blonde, can be found at Sunny’s
Wine & Liquors in DeLand, ABC Fine Wine
& Spirits and Total Wine in Daytona Beach.
Also Abbey of DeLand and the Twisted Tap of
DeBary and a variety of other local bars and
restaurants.
For a complete list of places near you
carrying Persimmon Hollow please visit
www.srperrott.com and click the beer finder
link. For more information on local craft
beer events check out the S.R. Perrott, Inc.
Facebook page located at Facebook.com/
srperrott.

T
here are average singers there are
good singers and then the rare few that

are truly great vocalist. Christina Mae
Hutchinson, is the later. She can hang
with the best of them, whether singing a
soft ballad or bellowing out a powerhouse
song, there’s no doubt that she has one of
the better voices around.
Coming from a strong family background
of music, which is expressed through her
vibrant vocals, Christina has been singing
since the age of three and writing her own
music since elementary school. “My first
performance was my 6th grade graduation
with a group of friends. I remember not
feeling confident enough to do a full song,
a lot has changed since then.”

Christina wasn’t exactly the “school
celebrity” so to speak, and with the lack of
a professional vocal coach, the path was
muddled and uncertain at times. Christina
left public school in 7th grade because
of being bullied, but soon found a new
direction and confidence her 8th grade
year. The school choir began to provide
an escape. All of Christina’s previous
setbacks became motivational tools to
push her forward. “The most discouraging
setbacks became a chance for me to prove
someone wrong.” For those lucky enough
to hear her sing live, they soon realize
there’s no doubt that she has been a girl
on a mission. She has proven she is one
of the most talented up and coming young
vocalist in our area. Her current stage
presence would never lead you to believe
she ever was shy or uncomfortable around
crowds as her energy and presence seem
natural and enchanting to watch.

Ryan picked up his first guitar at age 11.
Music runs in his family and has provided
role models and guidance for the stepping
stones in building a music career. The
support of Ryan’s parents has played a
significant role in forming Stealing Vanity
into the band it is today.
”I’ve always believed that God’s plan and
purpose for me is to set a good example
and influence people in the right way, and
music was the gift he gave me to do that.
Besides giving me my talent, he also made
sure I met the right people along the way.”
Ryan met Christina met on Myspace in
2005 and immediately formed a bonding
relationship on both a personal and musical
level. The two started writing and recording
music together and soon they formed the
group Stealing Vanity. The band began
playing events at the Daytona Beach Band
Shell. In under a year they added acoustic
cover duo to their resume. Though the
music was mostly cover songs, Ryan and
Christina focused on writing originals and
soon realized it was time to step out of the
acoustic scene and formed a full band with
the addition of a drummer, second guitarist
and bassist. The two of artists were married
just a couple of years ago and have recently
been traveling to Nashville to work with their
agent. While there has been a few changes
in the band dynamics, they continue to work
hard and find ways to improve in every
aspect which is what makes them stand out
and gain new fans.
They continue to play around town at local
venues such as The Grind, Yellow Dog Eats,
Traders Bar and are a regular act at Flagler
Tavern, as well as many others around the
area. They have recently gotten the band
back together after a brief hiatus and plan
on writing and recording some new songs
in the very near future. One thing is for sure,
if they choose to take things to the next
level they will have a better shot than most.
You can follow them on Facebook.com/
stealingvanity or in this issue’s Live & Local.

Located on the beautiful and newly renovated Port Orange municipal golf course. Inside and Outside dining. Home of the famous
Home to several restaurants whether it's the Sport Pub Legends Sunday Champagne Brunch, Full Bar, available for special events.
with craft beers, wings and more, the cafe to grab salads for the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 6231 Palm Vista Street, Port Orange.
beach, Doc Bales for one of their amazing Buffets on Sunday 6231 Palm Vista Street, Port Orange.
Brunch and Friday and Saturday evenings and the Clocktower
Lounge for entertainment and munchies as, well as, there Tiki Bar THE ORIGINAL FIRST TURN
featuring Wet Beach Club every Sunday. There is something for Start off your meal right with Firecracker Shrimp, Fried Fish Bites
everyone at this landmark stop. Complimentary Valet with $30 or Chicken Quesadillas. Then work your way through an amazing
selection of steamed seafood, including shrimp, snow crab legs, oyspurchase. 100 North Atlantic Ave.
ters and clams. The steaks are to die for, and the wings are no slouch
either. 5236 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange. (386) 788-5434

Celebrations, Meetings and Event Center
(Use $$ boat reservation cc outdoor guitar and wifi symbols)
Open for dinner and cocktails with fresh seafood and local
produce. Dine right on the marina. Perfect for private events.
Happy Hour and live music on Fridays. 125 Basin St., Daytona
Beach. (844) 383-6878

DELI

BELLA RYAN'S DELI
Specializing in over 20 different Pierogies and Galumpkis
sold by the pound. Also a large assortment of homemade hot
and cold Dishes, Subs and Salads. Some seating, mostly takeout. You will love their prices. Mon. - Sat., 7:30am-6:30pm.
3751 S. Nova Rd., Port Orange.

Savor a bold, fresh microbrew along with House Favorites such as
BAR FOOD
Macadamia Nut Encrusted Mahi Mahi, House Burrito with Green
Chili, Shepards Pie, Pork Schnitzel or Hand Tossed Pizza with our BELLAIR LANES
signature beer dough crust.. Or maybe you’d prefer a gourmet This state of the art bowling facility is a local favorite and features
burger, such as the Old School, Black Bean Veggie or Smoked a late night grill with burgers, fries, dogs, nachos and more! The
Tomoka Burger. 4647 S Clyde Blvd., Port Orange. (386) 256-4979. full bar/game room is a popular spot and best of all food is served
until 2 AM! 2575 N. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach.

SEAFOOD

RACING’S NORTH TURN
Directly on the ocean! Come to Racing’s North Turn for a meal
where the Legend of Daytona Racing Began! Enjoy a wide variety of casual dining fare including Steaks, Seafood, Sandwiches,
Wraps, Salads and Snacks. Come for the Russ Truelove Prime Rib
Sandwich, stay for the Live Entertainment and Full Bar! 4511 S
Atlantic Ave, Ponce Inlet. (386) 322-3258

EVERY 1ST WED
ASPIRING WRITERS GROUP
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry and Songwriting.
$1 donation to join a group of fellow artists
to discuss your work, get advice on getting
publishing and make like-minded friends. 6-8 PM.

DEC 6
“SWING FOR SUCCESS” FUNDRAISER
8am. The rescheduled Michelob Ultra “A
Swing for Success” fundraiser has been the
can’t-miss charity golf event in the Volusia /
Flagler area and annually attracts close to 300
participants, 14 restaurants, and countless
benefactors that generously give back to those
less fortunate in our community. All proceeds
will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs. LPGA
International, 1000 Champions Dr, DB. http://
www.symetratourchampionship.com/

EVERY 4TH WED
ARTISTS/CRAFTERS GROUP
See demonstration on different techniques and
mediums. Discussion and interaction with fellow
artists. $1 Donation, 6-8 PM.

DEC 17
NAIA
National Football Championship Game 6 –
9pm. Municipal Stadium will be buzzing with
pre-game and half-time shows, live music and
plenty of fun for everyone. Cheering squads
throughout the county will participate as well as
290 band members and 50 chorus students from
ten schools in Volusia and Flagler counties The
game will be live streamed on ESPN-3. Daytona
Beach Municipal Stadium, 3777 LPGA Blvd. DB.
(386) 481-2465
GALLERIES/MUSEUM
EXHIBITS
EVERY SAT.
MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE HOME AND
GRAVESITE TOURS
Legendary educator & civil rights activist. Her
home from 1914 – 1955. Appts Only, 640 Dr. Mary
McLeod Bethune Blvd, DB, (386) 481-2122.
NOW-DEC 12
IN RETROSPECT - Roger Ballen
This retrospective exhibition spans over 40
years of image making and leads us through
many incarnations of thought and process
by one of the most influential and important
photographic artists of the 21st century; from
his early documentary images of South African
mining towns, to the highly stylized, personal
and psychologically charged projects that he
is working on today. SOUTHEAST MUSEUM OF
PHOTOGRAPHY, 1200 W International Speedway
Blvd, DB, Daytona State (386) 506-4475.
SMPonline.org
NOV ONGOING
TRUTH IN JEST: 200 YEARS OF SOCIAL
SATIRE AND HUMOR IN WESTERN ART
Museum of Arts & Sciences, 352 S Nova Rd,
Daytona Beach 386-255-0285 moas.org
NOV 12 – DEC 3
MOAS FESTIVAL OF TREES
10am - 5pm
Monday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm Sunday
Stroll through the West Wing of the Museum
of Arts & Sciences to view professionally
decorated trees that are sponsored by local
businesses. All trees are up for sale to the
highest bidder at the close of the display. The
Festival of Trees is open to the public with the
price of admission to the Museum of Arts &
Sciences.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
EVERY WED
YOGA IN THE GALLERY
5:30-6:30pm
$10 future members, %4 for current members.
Bring a yoga mat, water and towel. Museum
of Arts and Sciences, 352 S Nova Rd, DB, (386)
255-0285. MOAS.org
EVERY 3RD THURS
SCIENCE CAFE
5:15pm
A national initiative to get communities
talking about science, Full cafe menu, Free,
Cinematique, 242 S Beach St, DB. (386) 252-3778.
Cinematique.org

MISCELLANEOUS
NOV 10
HALIFAX URBAN MINISTRIES
THANKSGIVING BASKET SIGN UP
8:30am – 12pm. HUM will be giving out tickets
for the 400 THANKSGIVING Food Baskets,
donated by the MID-FLORIDA JEEP CLUB. Each
family will receive a ticket good for a turkey
and all the sides and fixin’s to be picked up
the Monday before Thanksgiving! To sign up
you must bring an ID, Social Security Card,
proof of residency and ID’s for everyone in the
household, this is only for families of 3 or more.
HUM, 215 Bay Street, Daytona Beach.
SECOND SATURDAY
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
Daytona Flea and Farmers Market, Row C, 2987
Bellevue Avenue, DB. Home-made & handcrafted items.
NOV 15, DEC 6, 13, 20
VICTORIAN TEA AT LILLIAN PLACE 2pm.
Join us for our special holiday teas in Dec. 111
Silver Beach Ave., DB, What a fun thing to take
your mother, grandmother or daughter. Held in a
beautiful fully furnished museum home.
HeritagePreservationTrust.org
ONGOING
RICHARD PETTY DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Daytona International Speedway,
1801 W Intl Spdwy Blvd, DB, puts you in a
NASCAR race car for an adrenaline pumping
thrill of a lifetime that gets you as close to being
in The Race as you will ever get! (800) 748-7467.
DrivePetty.com
NOV 24 - 27
DAYTONA TURKEY ROD RUN
8am-4pm Thursday – Saturday, 8am-2pm
Sunday. Daytona International Speedway.
There will be more than 6,000 vintage, classic,
muscle cars, race cars and trucks for show
and sale. The show also includes more than
2,500 swap meet spaces, Artisan Alley, food and
entertainment. $10 – $15 http://turkeyrun.com/
Turkey_Run_Home.html

NOV 21
HALIFAX URBAN MINISTRIES
THANKSGIVING BASKET GIVEAWAY
8:30am – 12pm. HUM will be distributing baskets
to those 400 holding a ticket a THANKSGIVING
Food Baskets, donated by the MID-FLORIDA
JEEP CLUB. HUM, 215 Bay Street, Daytona
Beach. 386-252-0156.
DEC 1 – 4
FERRARI WORLD FINALS
First time in history the Finali Mondiali will take
place in North America. Competitors from the
European, North American and Asia Pacific
will battle for the World Championship on
Daytona’s 3.56-mile road course. Camping is
available, Walk through the garage to see the
cards up close. $60 4-day admission, Daytona
International Speedway, 1801 West International
Speedway Boulevard Daytona Beach.

RECIPES FROM
OUR EDITOR
THE THANKSGIVINGS SIDES THAT WILL
MAKE YOUR DISH THE HIT OF THE PARTY!

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his year the trend proves to be leaning away from chef’s creations and back to
grandma’s table. I am very excited about this since my grandmother is a part
of all my cooking even if it isn’t her exact recipes her technique always shines
through. This year I want to help you out with two side-dishes that are my very
favorite tested and given 5 stars by varying family member of both my husband’s
and my side of the family. The squash lasagna I make every year has evoked a
wave of bows around the Thanksgiving table and most turn up their nose when they
hear instead of green beans I am preparing Brussels Sprouts, but this recipe has
turned every non-brussels person I know, as well as send them packing with leftovers.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS SWEET POTATO HASH
This Brusselsprouts and Sweet Potato Hash is specked with delicious bacon crumbles. It makes a great side dish
for dinner, but I also wouldn’t mind it for breakfast or lunch.
Yield: 3-4 servings as side dish (2-3 as main meal)

DIRECTIONS

In a large skillet/sauteing pan cook the bacon slices until crispy. Place bacon on paper towel to drain excess
fat. Keep 2 tablespoons on bacon grease and saute chopped onion and garlic on medium high heat for 2
minutes. Add the Brussels sprouts halves and sweet potato cubes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn heat to
low and cover. Saute for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Drizzle olive oil over the roasting veggies and stir in the breadcrumbs. Saute uncovered for about 10 more
minutes. Veggies should look roasted on the outside and be soft on the inside.
Sprinkle with bacon crumbles and serve right away. Drizzle with soy sauce if desired.

Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt
and pepper. Pour the water into the skillet and then cover and simmer over medium heat until the squash is
tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly and then transfer the squash to a food processor.
Add the amaretti cookies and blend until smooth. Season the squash puree, to taste, with more salt and pepper.
Melt the butter in a heavy medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer
until the sauce thickens slightly, whisking often, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the nutmeg. Cool slightly. Transfer
half of the sauce to a blender*. Add the basil and blend until smooth. Return the basil sauce to the sauce in
the pan and stir to blend. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Position the rack in the center of the
oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
Lightly butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Spread 3/4 cup of the sauce over the prepared baking dish.
Arrange 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the pan. Spread 1/3 of the squash puree over the noodles. Sprinkle
with 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese. Drizzle 1/2 cup of sauce over the noodles. Repeat layering 3 more times.
Tightly cover the baking dish with foil and bake the lasagna for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella
and Parmesan cheeses over the lasagna. Continue baking uncovered until the sauce bubbles and the top is
golden, 15 minutes longer. Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before serving.
*When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer
liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of
the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine,
pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

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Ancient Persians would drink to excess after
making an important decision to know that the
decision was sound if they still felt the same
way about it when intoxicated. According to the
ancient Greek historian Herodotus, the ancient
Persians had a ritual of intoxication that requires
one to get drunk on wine after making a decision.
The purpose of this ritual was to ascertain the
usefulness of a decision. Since they believed
that you could only tell the truth when you are
drunk, they would drink quite a lot of wine after
deciding and if their minds still felt the decision
was right then it is considered the right decision.

ince 2003 the guys from Papercutt have been bringing
the party to the East Coast area of Florida. Born from
the love of Jack Daniel’s and banging heads, the guys in
Papercutt have been belting out their beloved ‘80s arenarock anthems for over a decade now. Vocalist Thorny Rose,
rhythm guitarist Skid Mark, lead guitarist The Shredder,
Bassist SLYDE-ON-IN, and drummer Tug Boatt form the
solid unit that is Papercutt. The band has gone through
relatively few lineup changes since their inception, with the
exception of vocalists. Boatt informs me their original singer
actually left the band in 2005 to pursue a wrestling career in
Seattle (no joke!).
Their amped-up set lists are always sure to include
everyone’s favorite hard rock tracks. Poison, Motley Crue.
Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Skid Row are just a few of the
bands’ tunes you can expect to hear when seeing them
live. When asked how the band decides on their set lists,
bassist SLYDE said, “It used to be we selected the songs on
the list based on which ones made more women flash us.
Now we’re more mature and introspective.” He continued
by saying, “Sometimes we even throw B-sides in the mix,
those are always fun. And the crowd always goes wild for
Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ too.” Boatt adds, “Fans lose
their damn minds when they hear the opening riff to (the
classic Guns N’ Roses song) ‘Sweet Child ‘O Mine.’ And
sometimes if the crowd is too wild we have to watch when
we play Twisted Sister’s ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It,’ that can
be a recipe for a riot!” He goes on to say one of his favorite

songs to play live is Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” because
(direct quote), “Duh, I’m a drummer!” The illustrious Thorny
Rose simply states (with pride), “We only play the upper
echelon of hair metal hits.”
Papercutt has even shared the stage with such notable
acts as Molly Hatchet, and more recently, Vanilla Ice at
the Daytona Beach Hilton this past summer. According to
SLYDE, “The most fun was backstage. Everyone treated
us like we were actually important. I made a peanut butter
and jelly sandwich using Vanilla Ice’s personal condiment
stash. Now that’s respect.” Some of the members were
even lucky enough to play the part of Ices’ “hype men” for
the night, spraying down the crowd with water during his
set while wearing clown outfits. Boatt describes that night
as “probably the highlight of our career.” I’m pretty sure that
will change.
This month the band will be playing the backyard stage
at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre prior to this story being
released. The show is actually a fundraiser for Hurricane
Matthew. Papercutt will also once again take over the St.
Augustine Pier after it’s annual New Years Eve Beach Blast
Off, following the fireworks display. Boatt tells me, “It’s
the biggest and best gig of the year!” Look for Boatt to be
crowd-rafting during his rap segment where he literally rides
on top of the crowd in an inflatable raft, a regular event at
Papercutt shows. Last year it was estimated some 15,000
people showed up for the event, so expect another huge
turnout, and of course for things to get wild!

ONGOING
NEW SMYRNA HISTORY MUSEUM
Excellent examples of St. John’s
Period pottery, Tapestries created by
local seamstresses - Works Progress
Administration (W.P.A) signage delineate
various periods of our history, 120 Sams
Ave, New Smyrna Beach.

NOV 12
FLAMINGO FOLLIES
ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW
9AM-5PM. 120 artists and crafters will
display their work. Artists, entertainment
and food vendors will line the Avenue.
FREE Flagler Avenue in the NSB Waterfront
LOOP. City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure
Services Department at 386-424-2175.

THEATRE
DEC 2 – 19
THE LITTLE THEATRE PRESENTS:
MARY POPPINS
8:00-10:00pm
Everyone’s favorite practically
perfect nanny takes the stage in this
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical
adventure. Mary Poppins takes the
children on many magical and memorable
adventures. Even grown-ups can learn a
lesson or two from the nanny who advises
that “Anything can happen if you let it.”
The Little Theatre, 726 3rd Avenue, New
Smyrna Beach. http://www.nsbplayers.org/

DEC 2
LIGHT UP FLAGLER!
5:30-8:00pm
The Avenue will be aglow as part of the
free holiday kick-off event, which will
include toys, entertainers, carolers, and
more as businesses light their façades and
offer tastings. Donate a new, unwrapped
toy and receive a holiday commemorative
photo at Santa’s Workshop at the corner of
Flagler Avenue and Cooper Street. Toys will
be donated to Toys for Tots. Flagler Avenue
will be closed to vehicular traffic during the
event from Peninsula Drive east to Buenos
Aires Street. www.cityofnsb.com
DEC 3
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
CHRISTMAS PARADE
4:00pm. Marching bands, decorated floats,
dancers and even troupes of horses will
travel the Canal Street Historic District in
New Smyrna Beach to bring the “Lights
and Sounds of Christmas” to the seaside
town. This year’s theme is Candy Canes &
Christmas Carols. The parade will begin
at the intersection of Flagler Avenue
and South Atlantic Avenue. It will travel
west along Flagler Avenue and the North
Causeway, south on Riverside Drive and
will turn west onto Canal Street.
386-424-2175 www.cityofnsb.com
DEC 10
EDGEWATER CHRISTMAS PARADE
10:00am. The Edgewater Christmas Parade
begins at 10am at State Road 442 and Air
Park Road and continues east to US 1.
Theme this year is “Sounds of Christmas”
For more information specialevents@
cityofedgewater.org

MUSIC
EVERY 2ND FRI
MUSIC NIGHT AT THE HUB
6-8pm
Live entertainment, Free/members; $5/nonmembers, 132 Canal St, New Smyrna, (386)
957-3924, TheHubonCanal.org
DEC 15 – 18
NEW SMYRNA BEACH
ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC FESTIVAL
From Classic Rock to New Rock - from
Happy Days to Hair Bands - and maybe
even an Elvis sighting New Smyrna Beach
is celebrating everything rock and roll.
Over a dozen acts are set citywide that
will include multiple band meet-andgreets and plenty of free giveaways. Every
performance is free - no cover charge though some locations do have a minimum
age admission of 21 years. NSB Visitors
Center 386-428-1600
GALLERIES/EXHIBITS
EVERY 1ST SAT
ART STROLL/ GALLERY WALK
10am- 7pm
Christmas Park, Canal St, New Smyrna,
(386) 690-8666. CanalStreetNSB.com

FAMILY/YOUTH EVENT
EVERY FRI
FREE SKATEBOARD LESSONS
All ages, 9-10am. NSB Skate park 245
Industrial Park Ave, New Smyrna.
DEC 3
ART STROLL AND GALLERY WALK
10:00am-5:00pm
Artistic vendors set up along the historic
Canal street from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Musical
artists play from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in
Christmas Park, 101 Live Oak Street.
Galleries feature solo and group exhibitions
and artist talks in the Douglas Avenue area
of the district and at the Hub from 4-8 p.m.
Admission is free. For more information,
please log on to the Canal Street Historic
District website at www.canalstreetnsb.com
DEC 3
“FROSTED”
THE HUB ON CANAL MEMBERS SHOW
4:00pm – 7:00pm. Call to Artists - An art
competition and gallery show. Purchase
a blank canvas or a base for sculpture,
$35. Your creation must be 80% shades of
white and 20% other colors. Work in our
Hub studios the second Saturday of every
month and get some friendly guidance from
a Hub artist. The Hub on Canal, 132 Canal
Street, New Smyrna Beach. For more
information visit www.thehuboncanal.org
or phone (386) 957-3924

FUNDRAISERS/MEMORIAL
NOV & DEC
ANNUAL FEED A FAMILY IN NEED
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS MEALS
Turkey and fixings provided to low income
families in November and December.
Volunteers and sponsors welcome. Contact
Ginny Kent ginny@halifaxurbanhealthministries.
org. 386-252-0156
DEC 10
HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES
10am – 3pm, Fundraising event for the Ormond Beach
Historical Society. Each tour showcases different
homes and buildings in various areas of our community
during the holiday season. With a limited number
of tickets offered, it has become a sellout. More
Information ,Tickets $25.00 in advance $22.00 OBHS
members. www.OrmondHistory.org. 386 677-7005
DEC 17
INAGUARAL CHUCK STRASSER
MEMORIAL CANDY CAKE 5K
8 am, Memorial fundraiser to continue the work
of the late Chuck Strasser. Funds will go to
missions, efforts to place orphans in adoptive
homes and send teams to aid people in need
all over the world. Christmas-themed costumes
are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded.
Destination Daytona, 1637 North U.S. Highway
1, Ormond Beach. Registration http://www.5k.
tomoka.cc. Contact Marcia Bayer via email at
mwbace@aol.com. (386) 295-2938
FAMILY & YOUTH
ONGOING ON FRIDAYS
OPEN GYM
6-8pm, Ormond Beach Gymnastics Center and
will be provided for anyone between the ages of
8-21. $5pp The Gymnastics Center is located at
432 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. 386-676-3250
GALLERIES
OCT 17 – NOV 20
ARCHITECTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT
online, We hope that the Ormond Memorial Art
Museum exhibition “Architecture in the Built
World” inspires you to look at our interaction with
the built world around us. Area photographer, Sarah
Friedman, shares her view of architectural gems
along Granada Blvd. Visit the Museum’s website
(www.ormondartmuseum.org/architecturalscavenger-hunt/) to see photos of five local
architectural details and email your answers to be
in a drawing for dinner for 2 along the boulevard on
Nov. 20. All images are found along Granada Blvd.
between A1A and Ridgewood Ave.
NOV 11
VETERANS PARADE
11AM. The tribute will be held under a large
tent in our parking lot and will conclude inside
the museum. Lieutenant General Michael Dunn
will share his thoughts, and soloist, Alexandrea
Tocco and the Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble from
Bethune-Cookman University will perform. After
the tribute ceremony, the morning will continue
inside the museum with a patriotic sing-a-long and
light refreshments. Ormond Memorial Art Museum,
78 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
MISCELLANEOUS
EVERY 2ND WED
HOLLY HILL BOOK CLUB
1pm, Book discussion group meets at the Museum.
1066 Ridgewood Ave., Holly Hill. (386) 673-1232
DEC 2
WALKING WITH THE MANAGER
8am, Will begin and end at The Casements,
25 Riverside Drive. Walk will be approximately 2 miles.

4511 S. Atlantic Ave., Ponce Inlet www.racingsnorthturn.com

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THE BLUE BAYOU
CAJUN BISTRO & BAR
OF PORT ORANGE
The difference between Cajun and Creole is like comparing country, rustic fare
with citified, sophisticated French gastronomy. Being a foodie and well versed
in the difference, I was thrilled to discover that Blue Bayou Cajun Bistro &

Bar had opened in my neighborhood in
Port Orange. Taking from the land like
their SWAMP BILLY SHORTRIBS and
the sea with their CRISPY PECAN CATFISH, there is no doubt you are in for an
authentic down home Cajun meal. But
if it’s the sophistication of Creole that
excites you, then the SHRIMP & CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE and REDFISH COUVILLION will be a delight. And it’s all being
served in a upscale, casual, neighborhood, open-air, patio, bar and inside
dining room (that doubles as a private
party room,) at 3510 South Nova Road,
just north of Madeline Avenue, in Port
Orange. A true mix of what makes Cajun
and Creole dining such a treat.
There are a lot of reasons to get excited about Blue Bayou but first and foremost is the inspiration and research
that went into creating Blue Bayou, and
the quality that
is the mission
of local restaurateur
Keith
Myhre. If his
name sounds
familiar to you
it maybe because he has a
history that spans 14 years in our direct
area. As a consultant in the industry,
Keith has been apart of such openings
as Caribbean Jack’s, Yellow Dog Eats.
CorkScrew Bar & Grille and Mellow

Mushroom to name a few. During the
course of his career he was tasked
with developing a fine dining menu for a
Cajun restaurant group in Jacksonville.
The assignment allowed him to live in
Louisiana for an entire month where he
dined at over 80 restaurants throughout the parishes. His love for this style
of cuisine stayed with Keith until he
opened his own restaurant, The Blue
Bayou. Chef Dan Doebler, a classically
trained chef, has joined Keith to bring
Keith’s inspirations to the plate. Fresh
and made from scratch, each dish carries it’s own personality and is made
from scratch.
The atmosphere of the new Blue Bayou location is almost straight from the
streets of New Orleans with it’s stately
cafe seating, exposed brick walls and
wood bar, what used to be World of
Beer is a perfect fit for Blue Bayou with

all the right added touches. High above
the excellently staffed and stocked bar
is a stage. And behind the rod iron fence
you can hear a smooth jazz songbird
that whisks you right to Bourbon Street.
Jazz singer Gypsy Elise now calls Blue
Bayou home.
And when you think of New Orleans
you think of funfilled nights with
libations to excite the imagination. While not
a “sweet” drink
lover, I have fallen in love with
Blue
Bayou’s
signature Hurricane Cocktail. This official cocktail of Mardi Gras, it’s made
with Louisiana Rougaroux. The French
Quarter Martini is a Vodka Martini with
a hint of Raspberry, made with Cham-

bord, Pineapple Juice and rimmed with
crystallized raspberry sugar. Everyday from 4-7 PM, you can experience
their affordable Happy Hour with $2.00
Pints, $3.00 Well Cocktails and $4.00
glasses of wine. And you can expect
those same deals in the dining room
as they are unveiling their new Early
Bird Menu. We recommend you visit
Blue Bayou for Sunday Brunch where
the Mimosa’s and Bloody Mary’s are
2-for-1 and Gypsy Elise performs
from noon to 3 PM. Live Music is also
featured on Friday and Saturday
evenings from 6-10 PM.

So whether your first experience at
Blue Bayou will be for a Sazerac Cocktail and order of Boudin Bites, some
Bourbon St. Wings and one of 22 draft
beers, a Cajun Bloody Mary and a bowl
of Creole Jambalaya or tis the season
for a Brandy Milk Punch and Bourbon
Caramel Bread Pudding, I am certain
that Blue Bayou Cajun Bistro & Bar will
become your favorite neighborhood
dining establishment.
Other information that might entice you:
there is a smoking area but no smoking in the cafe; the cafe is pet-friendly
and the staff will greet you at your table
with a bowl of water for your dog; the
owners are open to suggestions and
already have been molding their menu
to their patrons tastes; you can get a
big juicy Burger or a Po’ Boy as well as
lunch and dinner specials; Blue Bayou
is family friendly.

DEC 16 – 18
TWAS THE NIGHT
BEFORE CHRISTMAS
…when all through the house, not a
creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”
But creatures are stirring. Don’t miss
this joyful tribute to the holiday season
presented Radio Theatre style with live
sound effects and caroling and you as
the studio audience. Daytona Playhouse,
100 Jessamine Blvd., Daytona Beach.
Daytonaplayhouse.org $12 & $21.

Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and,
of course, Rudolph. It’s an adventure that
teaches us that what makes you different
can be what makes you special. Don’t
miss this wonderful holiday tradition that
speaks to the misfit in all of us. Peabody
Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona
Beach.
FAMILY/KIDS
NOV23
SESAME STREET LIVE:
ELMO MAKES MUSIC
10:30am and 6:30pm
Ultimate Fan Experience with Sunny Seats,
premium show seating and a pre-show
meet-and-greet with two Sesame Street
Live friends, including Elmo! Daytona
Beach Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave.
Daytona Beach
NOV 24 – 25
SPORTS TOUR INTERNATIONAL
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
INVITATIONAL
The D1 Women’s Basketball Tournament
will feature Clemson, Loyola, Georgia State,
Penn State, Troy, Georgetown, Wright State
and Villanova. It will be held in the Ocean
Center’s arena. www.sporttours.net.
NOV 26
LIGHT UP VOLUSIA
5 – 9pm.
Enjoy holiday entertainment, the arrival of
Mr. and Mrs. Claus, holiday refreshments
and children’s activities. The lighting of
the 50-foot holiday tree will be at 7:15 p.m.,
followed by continued entertainment and
holiday showcases. FREE and open to the
public. East Plaza of the Ocean Center.
www.oceancenter.com/lightupvolusia.
GALLERIES/
MUSEUM EXHIBITS
ONGOING
LILLIAN HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS
Oldest house on Daytona Beach Fully
furnished Victorian home 1-5pm daily
except Tue, 111 Silver Beach Ave., Daytona
Beach, (386) 256-4810. http://www.
heritagepreservationtrust.org/

For November 2016
When the Sun entered your sign on October 23, you began one of your yearly personal
pleasure peaks. This is continued until the 22nd. This is a wonderful period for getting the
body and image the way you want it. Good for sprucing up the image and pampering the body.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Venus is still in the
money house until the 12th and is in mutual
reception with Jupiter, your financial planet. This
shows exceptional cooperation between the two
planets. Thus the contemporary love, and friends,
is backing up your financial life and is supportive,
providing financial opportunity. This alignment
favours business partnerships and joint ventures.
You fall on in love with business with friends and to
socialize with people you do business with. Venus
will spend the month ‘out of bounds’. This shows that
in love matters you’re moving outside your normal
social circle. You’re being opened frontiers. Sun will
have its solstice next month, but Venus is part of hers
from the 13th to the 16th.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20): Last month on the
23rd your 12th house of spirituality became powerful
and remains so until the 22nd. This is a period for
spiritual breakthroughs. It is a time for psychic
studies and spiritual practice. Most of the problems
that people face, though they might just think about
them as social, financial or health issues, are in
reality spiritual and theological problems. Thus,
when understanding comes – when a breakthrough
happens – all these other things are inclined to fall
into place. This is all your situation now. Get right
spiritually – to get in good connection with the Divine
within you – and everything else will just straighten
out. You understand this instinctively, Sagittarius,
but this is a chance to put it into practice.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 20): Career continues
being going great guns. Your career planet, Venus,
will spend the entire month ‘out of bounds’. As
we mentioned last month, don’t be afraid of being
creative or go off the beaten track in career matters –
it probably helps you. Sun will have his solstice next
month, but Venus is part of hers from the 13th to the
16th. She pauses in the heavens (in her latitudinal
motion) and then reverses direction. And this is quite
likely what’s happening in the career. A pause, then
a change of direction. This pause and change will be
a positive sign that.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 18): Mars is brought to your
sign on the 9th. From a health perspective, this is a
mixed blessing. On the one hand, Mars gives energy,
which you need, but on the other, he can cause
you to overdo things – to push the body beyond
its limits. Also Mars tends to impatience and rush
– and this can lead to accidents. Temper is another
problem with Mars in the 1st house. This can lead to
arguments and sometimes even violence.
The good news is that you’re more independent and
dynamic in this period. Fearless. You deliver results
in a hurry. You excel in sports and exercise regimes.
A sibling, sibling figure or neighbour seems more
devoted to you these days.
PISCES (Feb. 18-Mar. 20): The love life seems happy
as well. Until the 12th there is harmony in your
current relationships. Singles will meet harmonious
kinds of people – perhaps foreigners, perhaps
people at university or your place of worship. Sexual
magnetism seems very suggestive, but no less
noteworthy is philosophical compatibility. Safe sex
won’t cover up philosophical differences for too long
(although it may be performed for a little while).
Philosophical compatibility is indispensable after
the 12th as well, but now you also want someone
of influence and position, someone who can further
your career, someone you can look up to.
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 20): Neptune is still very near
the solar eclipse point of September 1. The spiritual
instability that we’ve discussed in the preceding
months continues. Cut your time in interpreting
dreams, intuitions and psychic readings. The real
meaning could be different from what you think it is.
On a worldly level, this aspect can show flooding and
upheavals in the oil, natural gas and water industries.
Your 8th house of transformation became powerful
on October 23 and is a fine example until November
22. This favours detox and weight loss regimes.
Those of you involved in personal transformation
and renovation should have a more productive
month. These projects go well. Health and energy are
valuable all month. You can enhance them further
through detox regimes, as we have mentioned, and
also by giving more attention to the colon, bladder
and sexual organs. Like last month November is a
sexually active kind of mouth and the tendency is to

overdo it. After the 12th pays more attention to the
liver and thighs. Thigh Massage and liver cleansing
will be useful.
TAURUS (Apr. 21-May 21): Last month the planetary
power shifted once again. Now the upper half of the
Horoscope is overwhelmingly dominant. This sector
was a good thing that all year, but now even more
so. At least 80 per cent (and sometimes 90 per cent)
of the planets are positioned in the upper half. This
is reflected in a strong career focus. A focus on
the outer, worldly objectives. Your Career Planet,
Uranus, has been put into your spiritual 12th house
for some years now. On the 9th, Mars, your spiritual
planet, is past the mid-heaven and enters your 10th
house of career. This is a very strong message
and it reinforces what we’ve seen that for some
years now: the saintly life, the spiritual practice, is
ultra-important for the career. Psychic insight and
understanding will solve many career problems. If
you’re involved in a worldly career, you enhance it
by participating in charitable and altruistic activities.
These appear to be more important than your
professional achievements.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21): On the 22nd, as the Sun
enters your 7th house, you enter a yearly love and
social peak. You’ll have better love peaks in future
years, but this is the peak for presentation. Singles
are eating more than usual and attending more
parties and gatherings. Those still in relationships are
also attending more parties. You still are to become
more discriminating about all this. Choose quality
over quantity.
CANCER (June 21-July 20): Last month, on the 7th,
the planetary power shifted from the East to the
West – from the sector of self to the sector of others.
The shift actually began September 22, but it was
strengthened last month. Planetary power is now
getting away from you and towards others. Thus
your personal independence and personal power are
currently starting to decline. The reason for this is so
you can cultivate your social skills – your ability to
move forward in others and obtain their cooperation.
You have considerable personal skills and gifts, but
these are not what counts now.
LEO (July 21-Aug. 22): Neptune, the ruler of your
8th house, is camped out on an ancient eclipse point
all month. This shows turbulence – and perhaps
a crisis – in the pecuniary affairs of the spouse,
partner or current love. Various monetary changes
are happening here. There are more confrontations
with your personal mortality as well. You’re more
involved with death and death issues. Insurance and
tax issues seem rocky and unstable, but they will
work themselves out in the end.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Previous month, on the
10th, Jupiter entered your money house at the start
of a superb financial transit. Finances have been a
success this year and from here on they get even
better. On September 22, the Sun also entered your
money house and you began a yearly financial peak.
For many of you (various bases on your age), this is
a lifetime financial peak. There is wholesome family
financial support now. Money can be drawn from
home or through the home – often this indicates
a fortunate purchase or sale of a home. The real
estate industry is to be welcomed that. Sun in the
money house shows the importance of your financial
intuition. There is fiscal guidance in dreams or from
psychics, astrologers and other spiritual channels.
Miracle money happens for you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Planetary power is now
mostly below the horizon. Your 10th house of career
is basically empty (only the Moon moves through
there on the 17th and 18th), while your 4th house of
home and family is very strong. A very clear message
is directed here: let go of career issues for a while and
concentrate on the home, family and your emotional
wellness. The lower half of the Horoscope is not
merely stronger than the upper half – it is completely
dominant. At least 80 per cent (and it is sometimes
90 per cent) of the planets are below the horizon this
month. You’re in the right time of your year. Soon to
approaching the midnight hour. Achieve your goals
through the powers of night, rather than the ways of
the day. Get into the ‘mood, feeling’ of what you want
– whether it be things or conditions – and allows the
food to prepare as it will. Before things are raised to
the peripheral level, they must happen first internally.

DIRECTIONS: Combine the whiskey, 3 cups cranberry juice,
the pomegranate juice, orange juice, lime juice, sugar and 1/2 cup
water in a large, shallow freezer-safe container. Stir well, then
cover and freeze until the mixture is icy, stirring every 20 to 30
minutes, 4 to 5 hours. Scrape the frozen mixture with a spoon
and divide among glasses, filling them three-quarters of the way.
Divide the remaining 3 cups cranberry juice among the glasses
and top with the diced cranberries; stir until slushy and garnish
with mint.
Recipe courtesy of Robert Irvine for Food Network Magazine.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robert-irvine/
whiskey-cranberry-slushes-recipe.html?oc=linkback

*=SNF games in Week5-15 subject to flexing, Week 17 game TBD

NOVEMBER IS

NATIONAL NOVEL
WRITING MONTH!
F. Scott Fitzgerald died
believing he was a failure.
Two years later 155,000
copies of “The Great Gatsby”
were shipped to WWII
soldiers overseas, making
it a widespread success.
As of 1945 it’s believed to
be a classic, selling 500,00
copies annually.